According to news from Korean media in September, Apple is testing a Micro OLED display with a PPI of 3000 for its VR device. Recently, foreign media reports indicate that Apple will release its first MR Mixed Reality Headset next year, using Micro LED displays.
According to foreign media reports, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple will release an MR headset in 2022 with both AR and VR scene functions, which can bring high-end immersive experience, priced at about $1,000.
In terms of technology and specifications, the MR head-mounted display device will be equipped with 2 high-resolution Micro LED displays and 15 camera modules, support Wi-Fi 6E, have a higher bandwidth and lower latency, and improve the signal transmission speed. Better performance in terms of power consumption.
Guo Mingchi pointed out that the limitation of the existing VR equipment is due to the large amount of data, and the equipment needs to be connected by wires during operation. Apple's MR device will support Wi-Fi 6E technology, no wire connection is required, which can reduce the use of computers or other devices and enhance the wireless experience. It is worth noting that Facebook (renamed Meta)'s Oculus also released a wirelessly connected VR headset Oculus Air Link in Q2 this year.
Guo Mingchi said that the latest Wi-Fi specifications are the basic requirements for head-mounted displays, and the purpose is to enhance the wireless experience. Not only Apple, but the products released by Facebook and Sony in 2022 will also support Wi-Fi 6/6E. The new product launch times of the three major brands are expected to be in the second half of 2022, Q4 in 2022, and Q2 in 2022.
The report also pointed out that Apple is working on at least two AR projects, one is the AR headset to be released at the end of 2022, and the other is the AR smart glasses that will be released later. According to Guo Mingchi, the design of the AR smart glasses under development is more fashionable and compact, and is expected to be released in 2023.
